XIPWIRE, the Center City-based mobile payments company, has launched an online platform through which supporters can donate funding to the controversial WikiLeaks and the legal defense fund of its founder Julian Assange, as reported by Raw Story. The move comes after major credit cards Visa and MasterCard, in addition to online payment giant PayPal, halted […]

While people may or may not agree with WikiLeaks, we at XIPWIRE believe that anyone who wishes to support the organization through a donation should be able to do so.We are waiving all fees so that 100% of the donations collected will be directly passed on to WikiLeaks.

Do you think this is a brave or a dangerous act? Tell us below.

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Christopher Wink is a cofounder and Editorial Director of Technical.ly, the local technology news network. Previously, Wink worked for a homeless advocacy nonprofit and was a freelance reporter for a variety of publications. He writes regularly about news innovation and best business practices on his personal blog here. The bicycle commuter loves cities, urban politics and squabbling about neighborhood boundaries.

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”

– The friends of Voltaire

We need a chapter of Wikileaks in every country on the planet.

Keep safe and thanks

Phil, UK

CharliePATpk

On one hand I am inclined to say XIPWire is as culpable for the damages resulting from the publishing of the stolen data.

On the other, there’s no way to prevent this from happening; someone is going to make the money on the irresponsible action.

So I do what I can in protest: I won’t trade with any business that acts so dastardly.

Valerie

Thank you for being on the right side of history. People should not be restricted from donating to support a worthy, globe-changing call for justice and transparency.

http://www.litigationandtrial.com Max Kennerly

The government has more than enough means to punish criminal acts. It’s appalling to see the private sector â€” most of which is more than happy to do business with a variety of suspected criminals and other bad actors â€” intentionally cut off a customer in the face of political pressure.

PK

cheap publicity stunt by a crap vendor – XIPWIRE will be out of business soon too!